AIR POLLUTION The main reason of Air Pollution is burning of fossils fuels in large quantities accent decades has resulted in gradual increase in carbon dioxide content in the atmosphere. It is estimated that content of carbon dioxide has increased by 25% during the last 100 years. Carbon dioxide allows in solution to pass through but absorbs out going terrestrial radiation increase of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has the effect of increasing the temp of atmosphere. It is estimated that global
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Water and Air Pollution Analysis Houston‚ Texas holds around two million people‚ carrying hundreds of thousands of cars daily on these busy freeways. On top of the pollutants coming from vehicles we also have the industrial refineries that are located only 45 minutes from the heart of Houston. Most the smog comes from the Houston Ship channel With the combination of these two things we can see how polluted our city and waters are. One of the main problems in Houston is air pollution. The air pollution
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Causes of noise pollution We are bombarded with sound even when we live in rural areas. From crop dusters to large farm equipment‚ we have plenty of sound in the country. In the urban areas‚ we not only have sound that is produced at unnatural decibel levels‚ the sound is reflected from hard surfaces that form at every kind of angle. We go to theaters and concerts where the ability to magnify sound has developed in incredible ways. We listen on headphones‚ where sound is not only concentrated‚ but
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Environmental pollution in Dhaka city INTRODUCTION: Pollution is an undesirable change in the physical‚ chemical or biological characteristics of air‚ water‚ soil or food that can adversely affect the health‚ survival or activities of human or other living organisms. The effects of water pollution are far-reaching and affect not only the environment‚ but human beings and animals as well. The pollution in Dhaka has reached alarming levels‚ threatening public health‚ ecosystems and economic
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contents Abstract1 Introduction1 Body Part1 Part one: Definition and Classification 1 Part two: Main Causes of Land Pollution 5 Part three: Effects of Land Pollution 5 Part four: some facts 7 Part five: Solutions 7 Conclusion8 Reference List9 Report on Land Pollution 【Abstract】 Land Pollution is the degradation of Earth’s land surfaces and soil pollution often caused by human activities and their misuse of land resources. It occurs when waste is not disposed properly and the soil itself
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CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Environmental Pollution 1.1 INTRODUCTION Amongst the developing countries‚ India is the foremost nation to take note of degradation of environment. In 1972‚ in the world environmental conference held at Stockholm‚ our government declared that it is their responsibility to control pollution in India. Even during recent global conference held at Kyoto in Japan‚ India accepted the responsibility of reducing global warming and depletion of ozone layer by banning the use
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’Pollution’ is the noun of the verb ’pollute’. To pollute is to more something impure or dirty‚ especially by adding harmful or unpleasant substance. Pollution has been a serious issue for our world. There are air pollution‚ water pollution and ground pollution. Pollution has caused the earth to become weak and hence‚ endanger the living creatures- human‚ animals‚ and plants. If this continues‚ the Earth might not be able to function properly and eventually lead us to death. We must not destroy
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| Types of pollution and effects | | | R Chivers | 5/23/2013 | Pollution and effects that it has on us and our planet‚ and the steps being taken to reduce pollution and make the world a better place for future generations to appreciate and enjoy. | This report will discuss four types of pollutions and their effects on us and how we can help clean up the planet. There are different types of pollution; air pollution that affects the air we breathe‚ water pollution that affects
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Air Pollution in China and Japan 1. Introduction: Air pollution is a major environmental issue harming people around the world. Millions of individuals die every year from air pollution. Unfortunately‚ this issue is increasing in the continent of Asia. Pollution has been challenging to control due to its harsh climate‚ rapid industrialization and overwhelming population in these Asian countries. Air pollution been a threat to the world for centuries and continues to plague the environment while
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Air pollution in China has increased at a phenomenal rate along with its increased economy. It is currently held responsible for over 410‚000 Chinese deaths a year [1] Guardian unlimited‚ Jonathon Watts. Some publications have taken to calling it the ‘air pollution capitol of the world’ due to the abnormal rates of pollution it has. The local population are being put at serious risk from the high levels of pollutants they are inhaling‚ causing serious illnesses such as lung problems‚ cancer and in
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